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1 killed, 23 injured after tree falls onto NJ Transit Light Rail train in Mansfield Township

The incident happened around 6 a.m. on the New Jersey River Line Light Rail track near US 130.

2 years ago

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Delaware
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In effort to balance growth and preservation, Sussex County acquires 165 acres of farmland

As Sussex County grapples with rapid population growth, officials have purchased 165 acres of farmland to preserve the region's agricultural heritage.

2 years ago

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Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City closes

The beloved boardwalk amusement park will close Sunday night after generations of anchoring the vacation scene for families from Philadelphia and southern New Jersey.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Celebrating Resilience: Museum of the American Revolution marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day with culture and history

The Old City museum showcased Native American history, art and culture ahead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles safety Rodney McLeod (23) celebrates with fans after making an interception against Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) in the final minute the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Landover, Md. Philadelphia won 20-16. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Former Eagles star expands ‘Next Man Up’ mentorship program to second Philly school

From classrooms to communities: Rodney McLeod's mentorship program inspires growth and success in Philadelphia’s youth.

2 years ago

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Crime
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Philadelphia

Philadelphia and Wilmington listed as some of the least safe cities in the country, according to a new report

While Wilmington ranks as one of the least safe cities, it has some of the largest number of law enforcement employees per capita.

2 years ago

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Books
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Celebrating culture and resistance: 6th annual Latin American Book Fair uplifts Latino voices in Philadelphia

The weekend-long event put a spotlight on Latino literature for Hispanic Heritage Month. “These fairs are an act of resistance and cultural reaffirmation,” one author said.

2 years ago

Barack Obama awards Ethel Kennedy
National
Politics

Ethel Kennedy, social activist and wife of Robert F. Kennedy, has died

The Kennedy matriarch was one of the last remaining members of a generation that included President John F. Kennedy.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Public Spaces
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Billy Penn

Rittenhouse Row shops got a big boost in sales during Open Streets

City should support more pedestrian-only street closures, organizer says.

2 years ago

St. Joseph’s Family Hope Center
Home & Family
Housing
Pennsylvania

As temperatures dip, the stakes rise for one of Delco’s only family shelters

The family shelter in Brookhaven is facing imminent closure after a local church sold the building it operates in to the borough.

2 years ago

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Crime
Philadelphia
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Philadelphia homicides drop; Mayor Parker says work needs to continue

A 6abc data team found there were 10 homicides in the city in September. That's the lowest number of homicides in one month since April 2015, when there were six.

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Religion

‘United in sorrow, strength and solidarity’: Philly Jewish community commemorates Oct. 7 attack, reiterates support for Israel

“This massacre touched every corner of the Jewish world, shaking our hearts [and] confronting us in every space,” said one speaker.

2 years ago

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Crime
Gun Violence

3 women shot on SEPTA bus, officials say

Police say the three women were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in stable condition. No arrests have been made.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Religion

Oct. 7 fundraiser supporting IDF and Hillel draws hundreds in Kensington

On the anniversary of Oct. 7, a Philadelphia event focused on raising funds for the Israeli Defense Forces and campus Hillel groups drew 450 guests.

2 years ago

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Energy
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Safety

EPA reaches historic $4.2 million settlement over 2019 South Philly refinery explosion and fire

The federal agency claims Philadelphia Energy Solutions failed to properly monitor a burst pipe that started the fire. The bankrupt former operator hasn’t admitted fault.

2 years ago

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